Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on Housing's Recovery

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on Housing's Recovery

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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A statue stands outside the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A statue stands outside the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÃ•s Recovery

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People walk into the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

People walk into the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÃ•s Recovery

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Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÃ•s Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae logo is seen in front of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae logo is seen in front of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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A pedestrian walks past the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A pedestrian walks past the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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A vehicle passes the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

A vehicle passes the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in this photograph taken with a tilt-shift lens in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Fannie Mae headquarters stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae Reports Record Profit for 2012 on HousingÕs Recovery

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Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Fannie Mae signage is displayed outside of the company's headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Fannie Mae, the mortgage financier seized by U.S. regulators during the credit crisis, reported the largest annual profit in company history as a housing rebound helped the firm stop drawing federal aid. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images